A quick explanation of heart transplantation. Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, Attending Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery and Head of Department of Transplant and OPO of IUMS and Superfellowship of Advanced..
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INTRODUCING THE NEXT-GEN PLEURAFLOW. Our most versatile active clearance technology ever. The Only Clinically Proven Active Clearance System: Magnet Strength Button: Additional power on demand. Clearance Wire & Loop:..
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What is a congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM/CPAM)? Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM) is a benign lung lesion that appears before birth as a cyst or mass in the chest...
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Aortic Aneurysm Closure intraoperatively with Amplatzer Device Instead of total root replacement as a paradigm to conventional high risk surgery. Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical..
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Patient with Previous Biological Valve Undergone Redo Operation and Intraoperative TAVI Implant as a feasible alternative. Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well..
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Join us for the 2026 Pediatric & Congenital Perfusion Conference, taking place August 27-29, 2026 at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH. An optional pre-conference hospital tour and workshop will..
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Conocemos más acerca de la técnica, los riesgos del procedimiento y de cómo el nuevo dispositivo Pleuraflow de Clearflow se erige como una alternativa eficaz para la permeabilidad del drenaje..
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Moderators: Jo-anne Fowles, Annemieke Oude Lansink & Emma Shkurka Speakers and Schedule: ECMO Patient – my rehab journey Speech & language therapy – approaches in children & adults (Tanya Da..
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Abstract Background The microaxial flow pump (mAFP) improves survival in selected patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction–induced cardiogenic shock (STEMI-CS). Understanding the impact on cardiac output (CO), cardiac power output..
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Abstract Background Recent studies demonstrated satisfactory results of del Nido cardioplegia in minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS). We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of our modified “bloodless” del Nido cardioplegia..
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Abstract Regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2) is used to monitor cerebral perfusion with emerging evidence that optimization of rSO2 may improve neurological and non-neurological outcomes. To manipulate rSO2 an understanding of the..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES This study determines the microplastic (MP) levels, dimension, shape, and chemical composition generated from conventional cardiopulmonary bypass and minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation (MiECC) circuits. METHODS In vitro conventional and..
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Abstract Purpose The purpose of this systematic review was to identify the efficacy of cell salvage in adult and pediatric spinal surgery. Methods A comprehensive systematic review of four biomedical..
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Abstract Microstructural imaging enables researchers to visualise changes in the arterial wall, allowing for (i) a deeper understanding of the role of specific components in arterial mechanics, (ii) the observation..
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Abstract Background Patients undergoing cardiac surgery often receive red-cell transfusions, along with the associated risks and costs. Early intraoperative normovolemic hemodilution (i.e., acute normovolemic hemodilution [ANH]) is a blood-conservation technique..
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Abstract After cardiac arrest, restoration of circulation is the first step toward survivorship. Extracorporeal CPR (ECPR), the use of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) to restore circulation, is increasingly being..
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Abstract Purpose Clinicians presume a relationship between the management of blood pressure during cardiac surgery and postoperative morbidity and mortality. With limited evidence to inform practice, we surveyed Canadian cardiac..
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Abstract Aim To identify the factors associated with postoperative complications within the first 24 h among individuals who have undergone open-heart surgery. Design A cross-sectional study. Methods The participants were 192..
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Abstract Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent and severe problem following heart surgery, particularly in procedures involving cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). This research investigates the Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) on..
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Abstract We investigated echocardiographic and hemodynamic effects of intraaortic balloon pump (IABP) in 26 patients with cardiogenic shock on veno-arterial membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO). Our study demonstrated an 8.1% increase..
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Abstract Introduction Prolonged extracorporeal circulation time is known to cause intraoperative and postoperative bleeding, but the underlying mechanism is not fully understood. In this study, we analyzed the effects of..
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Abstract Bleeding and transfusion during cardiac surgery are major sources of complications. Surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass can induce coagulopathy, including platelet dysfunction. Desmopressin has been shown to reduce bleeding and..
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Report of the Portable Ex Vivo Organ Perfusion Workforce Survey: Staffing Models and Clinical Trends
Abstract Historically, organs recovered for transplant have been transported using static cold preservation. However, newer portable ex vivo organ perfusion (PEVOP) strategies allow warm organ perfusion during transport. Although PEVOP is a..
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Abstract Aims Pediatric cardiac arrest is associated with high mortality and significant morbidity among survivors. International guidelines for prognostication remain limited due to small heterogeneous patient populations, variable post-return of..
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Abstract Background Non-technical skills (NTS) are social, cognitive and psychological skills that are related to safety and efficiency in the healthcare process. These skills have an important role in the..
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Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the predictive value of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) for nosocomial infection in patients undergoing..
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Abstract Background Studies have not explored consciousness during deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA). However, as studies in cardiac arrest have identified a spectrum of consciousness, we sought to establish the..
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Abstract Introduction Patient blood management (PBM), an evidence-based, patient-centred approach for optimising blood health, faces significant implementation challenges despite regulatory support, and this study explores its adoption within a Portuguese hospital..
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Abstract Objective To investigate the factors contributing to the "ECMO gap," the discrepancy between successful weaning from venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) and survival to hospital discharge, using different definitions..
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Abstract A novel simulation-based mastery learning (SBML) course for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cannulation—Introduction to ECMO Cannulation—was developed and tested at the Division of Cardiac Surgery at McMaster University in..
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